Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: July 28, 2026

The Website and Services are intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.

These Terms and Conditions apply equally to individuals purchasing Services for personal use and to businesses, organizations, employers, or other entities purchasing or procuring Services for business, professional, training, or workforce development purposes. Any person enrolling in, purchasing, or accessing Services on behalf of a business or organization represents and warrants that they have the authority to bind that business or organization to these Terms and Conditions.

4.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property All Content available on the Website or provided through the Services, including but not limited to Courses, Digital Resources, videos, recordings, workbooks, templates, spreadsheets, forms, guides, assignments, assessments, quizzes, exercises, frameworks, methodologies, systems, case studies, graphics, logos, designs, text, software, and other educational materials, is the exclusive property of DK&E Business Group, LLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, trade secret, and intellectual property laws. By accessing the Website or using the Services, you acknowledge that all such Content is proprietary and protected. The names DK&E Business Group™, DK&E Academy — The Lyceum™, The Bookkeeper Mastery Path™, The Business Owner Operating System™ (BOOS™), The Excel Accounting System™, and any associated logos, slogans, methodologies, program names, or branding elements are proprietary intellectual property of DK&E Business Group, LLC and may not be used, reproduced, displayed, distributed, or otherwise exploited without the prior written consent of DK&E Business Group, LLC.
4.2 Limited License to Use Content Upon enrollment or purchase, Users are granted a limited, personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Content solely for their own educational and professional development purposes during the applicable enrollment or access period. This license does not confer any ownership rights in the Content and may be revoked by the Academy in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
4.3 Prohibited Uses Except as expressly permitted in writing by DK&E Business Group, LLC, Users shall not: a. reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, transmit, display, sell, license, sublicense, rent, lease, share, or otherwise exploit any Content; b. modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, or incorporate any Content into another product, course, training program, publication, or service; c. record, download, screenshot, capture, archive, or store any video, audio, webinar, livestream, presentation, lesson, assessment, or other Content except where a download option is expressly provided by the Academy; d. share Account credentials or provide access to any Course, Membership, Subscription, or Digital Resource to any third party; e. remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, proprietary notice, or other indication of ownership; or f. use Academy Content, methodologies, frameworks, systems, or materials to develop, train, enhance, or support competing educational products, training programs, artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, or similar technologies.
4.4 Reservation of Rights All rights not expressly granted under these Terms and Conditions are reserved by DK&E Business Group, LLC. No provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as transferring or assigning any intellectual property rights to any User.

5.1 Third-Party Intellectual Property The Website and Services may contain references to, demonstrations of, screenshots from, integrations with, or educational discussions about third-party software platforms, applications, products, services, trademarks, trade names, and other proprietary technologies, including but not limited to QuickBooks Online®, Xero®, Toast POS®, Microsoft Excel®, and similar industry tools. All trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights associated with such third-party platforms remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. Nothing in the Website, Services, or Program Content shall be construed as granting any right, title, or interest in or to any third-party intellectual property.
5.2 Educational Use and No Affiliation References to third-party platforms, software, products, or services are provided solely for educational, instructional, illustrative, or informational purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, DK&E Business Group, LLC, doing business as DK&E Academy — The Lyceum, is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, approved by, or partnered with any third-party software provider, platform, vendor, or service referenced within the Services or Program Content. The inclusion of any third-party name, trademark, product, platform, website, or service does not constitute a recommendation, guarantee, endorsement, or certification by the Academy.
5.3 No Compensation Disclosure Unless expressly disclosed otherwise, DK&E Business Group, LLC does not receive compensation, commissions, referral fees, sponsorship payments, or other consideration in exchange for references to third-party platforms, software, products, or services within its Courses, Programs, Digital Resources, or other Services.

The Content available through the Website and Services is protected under the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and other applicable federal, state, and international intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to waive, limit, or impair any intellectual property rights owned by DK&E Business Group, LLC. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, transmission, display, performance, publication, modification, or creation of derivative works based upon Academy Content may constitute copyright infringement and may subject the User to civil and, where applicable, criminal liability under United States law. Except as expressly authorized in writing by DK&E Business Group, LLC, Users may not reproduce, redistribute, republish, sell, lease, license, share, or otherwise exploit Academy Content for commercial or non-commercial purposes. The Academy's educational materials, methodologies, templates, forms, spreadsheets, videos, assessments, and other proprietary Content are provided under the limited license described in these Terms and Conditions. The Academy does not consider the copying, redistribution, republication, sharing, or commercial exploitation of such materials by Users to constitute an authorized use of its copyrighted works.

The Website and Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, platforms, resources, software providers, articles, videos, or other external content for informational, educational, or convenience purposes.

Those wishing to place a link to this Website on another website may do so only by linking to the Academy's home page at dkande.com without prior written permission from DK&E Business Group, LLC. Deep linking to any specific page, Course, Membership, Subscription, student portal, download, Digital Resource, or other internal area of the Website requires the prior express written permission of DK&E Business Group, LLC. No link to this Website may be presented in a manner that is misleading, defamatory, unlawful, damaging to the reputation of the Academy, or that falsely implies any endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, partnership, or approval by DK&E Business Group, LLC. DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to require the removal of any link to the Website at its sole discretion and without prior notice. For permission requests or inquiries regarding the use of links to this Website, please contact us at boss@dkande.com. 

9.1 Acceptable Conduct When using any communications System available through the Website or Services, including but not limited to student inboxes, discussion boards, community spaces, messaging features, live sessions, webinars, group discussions, comments, or any other interactive feature, you agree to conduct yourself in a professional, respectful, and lawful manner consistent with the standards of DK&E Academy — The Lyceum. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section may result in the suspension or termination of your Account and access to the Services, with or without notice and without refund, as determined by the Academy in its sole discretion. You agree that you shall not:
9.1.1 use obscene, vulgar, profane, abusive, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate language;   9.1.2 submit, post, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, discriminatory, hateful, misleading, or otherwise objectionable;
 9.1.3 submit, post, transmit, or share content that promotes, encourages, or incites violence, hatred, illegal activity, or harmful conduct;
9.1.4 engage in bullying, intimidation, harassment, or disruptive behavior toward other Users, students, instructors, staff members, or representatives of the Academy;
9.1.5 submit assignments, communications, or other materials on behalf of another person or permit another person to participate in the Services using your Account;
9.1.6 use a name, username, profile information, or method of identification that violates these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law;
9.1.7 impersonate any User, student, employee, instructor, representative, or affiliate of DK&E Business Group, LLC;
9.1.8 use any communications System for unauthorized advertising, solicitation, promotion, spam, chain messages, or commercial activities;   9.1.9 upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, malware, or other harmful technology; or
9.1.10 interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any System, Account, Course, Community, or other portion of the Website or Services.
9.2 Language of Instruction DK&E Academy — The Lyceum welcomes students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. However, because instruction, evaluation, feedback, and support are conducted in English, all formal communications, assignment submissions, discussion posts, and course-related interactions must be conducted in English unless expressly authorized otherwise by the Academy.
9.3 Monitoring of Communications You acknowledge and agree that DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor communications made through or using its Systems for purposes including compliance, quality assurance, security, safety, technical support, and enforcement of these Terms and Conditions.
9.4 Retention of Communications You acknowledge and agree that DK&E Business Group, LLC may retain records of communications, submissions, discussions, messages, and other interactions made through or using its Systems in accordance with its business practices and applicable law.
9.5 Removal of Content You acknowledge and agree that any content submitted through the Website or Services may be reviewed by the Academy. DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to remove, edit, restrict access to, or refuse to publish any content that violates these Terms and Conditions or that the Academy reasonably determines to be inappropriate, disruptive, or inconsistent with the educational mission of the Academy.

10.1 Account Registration

11.1 Termination by the Academy DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any Account, Course enrollment, Membership, Subscription, or access to Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason permitted by law, including but not limited to:
11.1.1 violation of these Terms and Conditions; 11.1.2 non-payment of fees or failure to maintain an agreed payment schedule;
11.1.3 conduct determined by the Academy to be inconsistent with the professional standards, educational mission, values, or community expectations of DK&E Academy — The Lyceum; 11.1.4 providing false, misleading, inaccurate, or incomplete information during registration, enrollment, payment, or use of the Services;
11.1.5 unauthorized sharing of Account credentials or Course access;
11.1.6 infringement or misuse of the Academy's intellectual property rights; or
11.1.7 any activity that the Academy reasonably determines to be harmful to other Users, Academy personnel, the Website, the Services, or the reputation of DK&E Business Group, LLC.
11.2 Termination by the User You may request termination of your Account at any time by contacting DK&E Business Group, LLC at boss@dkande.com. Unless otherwise required by law or expressly provided in a separate written refund policy, termination or cancellation of an Account shall not entitle you to a refund of any fees, tuition, Membership payments, Subscription fees, or other amounts previously paid. Any payment obligations outstanding at the time of termination shall remain due and payable.
11.3 Effect of Termination Upon termination of an Account for any reason, your right to access the Website, Courses, Memberships, Subscriptions, Digital Resources, Certificates, Communities, and other Services shall cease immediately unless otherwise determined by the Academy. DK&E Business Group, LLC shall have no obligation to maintain, store, provide, or restore access to any Account data, submissions, assignments, communications, certificates, progress records, or other content associated with a terminated Account.
11.4 Survival Termination of an Account shall not affect any rights, obligations, or liabilities that accrued prior to termination. Any provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in full force and effect, including but not limited to provisions relating to intellectual property rights, payment obligations, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and governing law.

12.1 Description of Services DK&E Business Group, LLC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that all descriptions of Courses, Programs, Memberships, Subscriptions, Digital Resources, Certificates, and other Services offered through DK&E Academy — The Lyceum accurately reflect their content, objectives, and delivery format. However, the exact nature, scope, sequencing, features, timing, and delivery of Services may vary based upon individual enrollment circumstances, cohort size, technological requirements, regulatory considerations, instructional improvements, and ongoing curriculum updates. DK&E Business Group, LLC shall not be responsible for minor variations, revisions, enhancements, or modifications that do not materially alter the overall nature of the Service purchased.
12.2 Enrollment and Payment Confirmation Upon enrollment, you will be required to select and confirm an available payment option, if applicable. Enrollment is not deemed accepted or confirmed until the Academy has received the required payment, approved any applicable payment arrangement, and issued an enrollment confirmation through the email address provided by the User. DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to refuse, reject, limit, or cancel any enrollment prior to confirmation for any lawful reason.
12.3 Availability of Services All Courses, Programs, Memberships, Subscriptions, and other Services are subject to availability. DK&E Academy — The Lyceum intentionally limits enrollment in certain Programs to maintain instructional quality, educational standards, and student support. Enrollment limits, cohort sizes, waitlists, start dates, and availability may be established, modified, or discontinued at the Academy's discretion. The Academy does not guarantee the availability of any specific Program, Course, instructor, enrollment period, start date, or offering at any particular time.
12.4 Pricing All pricing information published on the Website is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to modify, increase, decrease, discontinue, or otherwise adjust pricing for any Service at any time. Any pricing change shall not affect an enrollment that has already been confirmed by the Academy and for which payment has been received or an approved payment arrangement is in effect.
12.5 Pricing Errors and Discrepancies In the event of a pricing error, technical malfunction, typographical mistake, or discrepancy between a published price and the actual price charged by the Academy, DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to correct the error and, where necessary, cancel or adjust an affected transaction. Where a confirmed enrollment has been accepted and an enrollment confirmation email has been issued, the price stated in the enrollment confirmation shall govern unless the pricing discrepancy resulted from an obvious clerical, typographical, or technical error.
12.6 Internships and Practical Experience

13.1 Formation of Agreement No part of the Website, Services, Courses, Programs, Memberships, Subscriptions, Certificates, Digital Resources, or related materials constitutes a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your submission of an enrollment application, registration, purchase request, or payment information constitutes an offer to enroll in and purchase the applicable Services. DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any enrollment request. A legally binding agreement between you and DK&E Business Group, LLC is formed only when the Academy issues an enrollment confirmation to the email address provided during registration.
13.2 Enrollment Confirmation Enrollment confirmation issued pursuant to Section13.1 may include, where applicable:
13.2.1 confirmation of the Course, Program, Membership, Subscription, Certificate Program, or other Service purchased, together with a description of its principal characteristics;
13.2.2 the total program investment and the selected payment option, if applicable;
13.2.3 the enrollment date and commencement of the applicable access period; and
13.2.4 Account credentials, access instructions, or other information necessary to access the Services.
13.3 Non-Acceptance of Enrollment If DK&E Business Group, LLC is unable or unwilling to accept an enrollment request for any reason, including but not limited to program capacity limitations, eligibility requirements, payment issues, or administrative considerations, no binding agreement shall be formed. If payment has been processed before a determination is made that enrollment cannot be accepted, the Academy shall issue a full refund of the amounts paid within fourteen (14) calendar days. This provision applies only to circumstances in which enrollment is not accepted by the Academy and shall not be construed as a refund policy for confirmed enrollments.
13.4 Payment Processing Payment for Services shall be processed using the payment method selected during enrollment. Where a payment plan is offered and selected, the User authorizes DK&E Business Group, LLC and its payment processors to charge subsequent scheduled payments in accordance with the agreed payment arrangement. Failure to maintain required payments may result in restricted access, suspension of Services, or termination of enrollment as provided elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions.
13.5 Access to Services Access to Program content and Services will generally be granted within two (2) business days following enrollment confirmation and receipt of any required payment. DK&E Business Group, LLC shall make reasonable efforts to notify Users of any material delay affecting access to Services.
13.6 Standard of Service DK&E Business Group, LLC shall use reasonable skill, care, and professionalism in the preparation, delivery, and administration of its Courses, Programs, Memberships, Digital Resources, and other Services, consistent with the educational standards of DK&E Academy — The Lyceum.
13.7 Errors and Corrections If a User believes that Program content contains a material error, omission, or technical issue, the User should notify the Academy promptly at boss@dkande.com. DK&E Business Group, LLC will investigate reported issues and, where appropriate, make reasonable efforts to correct verified errors within a reasonable period of time.
13.8 Student support is provided through the communication channels designated by the Academy, including email at boss@dkande.com and any support systems made available through the Website or Services. DK&E Business Group, LLC will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner; however, response times may vary based on enrollment volume, staffing, holidays, instructor availability, and other operational considerations. The Academy does not guarantee real-time support, live chat availability, or telephone support unless expressly stated for a specific Program or Service.

DK&E Business Group, LLC is committed to delivering educational Programs and Services of the highest professional standard. Questions regarding enrollment or this Policy may be directed to boss@dkande.com.

Your use of the Website and all Services provided by DK&E Academy — The Lyceum is subject to the Academy's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how DK&E Business Group, LLC collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses personal information obtained through the Website and Services. By accessing the Website, creating an Account, enrolling in any Course, Program, Membership, Subscription, or other Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy. The current Privacy Policy is available on this Website via the Privacy Policy link. Questions regarding privacy practices or personal information may be directed to boss@dkande.com.

16.1 Collection and Use of Personal Information

17.1 Website and Program Availability

DK&E Business Group, LLC reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise change the Website, its Content, Services, Courses, Programs, Memberships, Subscriptions, Digital Resources, policies, and these Terms and Conditions at any time and in its sole discretion. Any revised Terms and Conditions shall become effective upon publication on the Website unless otherwise stated. The Academy will update the effective date to reflect the date of the revision. By continuing to access the Website, maintain an Account, enroll in a Program, or use any Services following the publication of revised Terms and Conditions, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the updated Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to remain informed of any modifications. If you do not agree with any modification to these Terms and Conditions, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website and Services.

19.1 Website Availability The Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. DK&E Business Group, LLC uses reasonable efforts and industry-standard practices, including the use of reputable third-party hosting and technology providers, to maintain the availability, functionality, and security of the Website and Services. However, the Academy does not warrant or guarantee that the Website, Services, Courses, Memberships, Subscriptions, Digital Resources, Communities, or other offerings will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or continuously available. Temporary interruptions, delays, maintenance periods, technical issues, updates, and service disruptions may occur from time to time. Except where required by applicable law, DK&E Business Group, LLC shall not be obligated to provide refunds, credits, extensions, or other compensation for periods during which the Website or Services are unavailable.
19.2 External Causes and Force Majeure DK&E Business Group, LLC shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, disruption, or unavailability of the Website or Services resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
19.2.1 internet service provider failures;
19.2.2 hosting provider outages or equipment failures;
19.2.3 communications network failures;
19.2.4 power outages;
19.2.5 cyberattacks, security incidents, or malicious third-party activities;
19.2.6 natural disasters, severe weather events, pandemics, or other acts of God;
19.2.7 acts of war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, or governmental actions; and
19.2.8 legal, regulatory, or technological restrictions affecting the operation of the Website or Services. In the event of any such circumstance, DK&E Business Group, LLC shall be excused from performance to the extent affected by the event and for the duration of its impact.

The failure or delay of DK&E Business Group, LLC to exercise or enforce any right, remedy, power, or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that right, remedy, power, or provision.

In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or discrepancy between these Terms and Conditions and any prior version thereof, the provisions of the most current version of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail and govern, unless expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of DK&E Business Group, LLC.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer, grant, or create any rights, benefits, remedies, or causes of action in favor of any person or entity that is not a party to these Terms and Conditions.

24.1 Notices All formal notices and communications to DK&E Business Group, LLC must be submitted in writing by email to boss@dkande.com or by mail to the business address maintained by DK&E Business Group, LLC. Email communications shall be deemed received on the business day on which they are sent if transmitted during normal business hours, or on the next business day if transmitted outside normal business hours, on weekends, or on public holidays.
24.2 Academy Communications DK&E Business Group, LLC may communicate with Users regarding their Accounts, enrollments, Courses, Programs, Memberships, Subscriptions, Digital Resources, payment matters, service updates, policy changes, legal notices, and other information related to the Website and Services. Where applicable, Users may opt out of non-essential communications in accordance with the Academy's Privacy Policy and applicable law.

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the Website, the Services, or the relationship between you and DK&E Business Group, LLC, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.